Why the ‘Jewish state’ demand is a non-starter

Palestine Center Brief No. 282 (9 April 2014)

By Yousef Munayyer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands Palestinians recognise Israel as “a Jewish state” and US President Barack Obama, who used this language in his state of the union address, signalled US support for this position. This is disastrous for the prospects for peace and not something the Palestinians can or should ever accept. Here is why.